The 2009 Executive Budget Document
Department of Fire Programs
Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) to provide funding, training and educational programs to enhance public safety throughout the Commonwealth.
Operating Budget History
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Appropriation | $ 250,000 | $ 22,551,961 | 32.00 |
| 2006 Appropriation | $ 0 | $ 23,802,645 | 34.00 |
| 2007 Appropriation | $ 0 | $ 27,399,832 | 37.00 |
| 2008 Appropriation | $ 0 | $ 27,417,369 | 37.00 |
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Base Budget | $ 2,597,101 | $ 29,699,413 | 74.00 |
| 2009 Addenda | $ (110,942) | $ 0 | 0.00 |
| 2009 Total | $ 2,486,159 | $ 29,699,413 | 74.00 |
| 2010 Base Budget | $ 2,600,001 | $ 31,199,413 | 74.00 |
| 2010 Addenda | $ (202,742) | $ 0 | (1.00) |
| 2010 Total | $ 2,397,259 | $ 31,199,413 | 73.00 |
Recommended Operating Budget Addenda
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Reflect Governor’s October reductions in agency budgetsReflects the reductions approved by Governor Kaine in October 2008 for 2009 and the corresponding continuation of savings in 2010. See Part D of this document for reduction details. For each year, a reduction of $110,942 (GF).
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Implement targeted reductionsImplements targeted reductions for 2009 and 2010 included in Governor Kaine's 2008-2010 Budget Reduction Plan. Reduction details can be found in Part D of this document. For 2010, a decrease of $91,800 (GF) and a reduction of one position.
Budget Reduction Strategies
October Reduction Strategies
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Eliminate conferences
Eliminates conferences, registrations, and related travel expenses for State Fire Marshal's Office personnel.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (25,000) $ (25,000) -
Eliminate wage position
Eliminates a wage position that is not currently filled.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (30,100) $ (30,100) -
Reduce wage hours
Reduces the hours wage employees of the State Fire Marshal's Office are authorized to work. Employees currently authorized to work 1,000 hours per year will be reduced to 700 hours per year, and employees currently authorized to work 1,500 hours per year to will be reduced to 1,000.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (55,842) $ (55,842)
December Reduction Strategies
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Consolidate regional office space
Consolidates the State Fire Marshal's Office regional offices with existing agency division offices, eliminating duplication and inefficient use of state office space.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ 0 $ (19,000) -
Eliminate position
Eliminates a full-time position following the retirement of the current employee.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ 0 $ (72,800) Position Changes 0.00 (1.00) -
Redirect aid to localities and training funds
Redirects funding from the Fire Programs Fund to the general fund. The affected funding currently supports transfer payments to localities for local fire department expenditures and funding for training offered by the agency.
FY 2009 FY 2010 Revenue / Transfers $ 0 $ 1,097,500